Benjamin Franklin Falls (July 1, 1824 - May 12, 1864) was a

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recipient, an honor he received for his actions during the

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Falls joined the 19th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry from

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in August 1861. He earned the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the third day of the

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, on July 3, 1863. He captured the color-bearer and colors of the 19th Virginia. His citation, awarded posthumously on December 1, 1864, simply reads, "capture of flag." He was mortally wounded on May 10, 1864, during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, and died two days later.Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War
/ref> Following his death, he was interred at Pine Grove Cemetery in

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